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J.H. Degnan

An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment at Shiva Star, Kirtland AFB.

Key Figures Also: J.H. Degnan, jh-degnan Has Dossier → 5 sources

01 Definition

An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment at Shiva Star, Kirtland AFB. Degnan contributed to pulsed-power-driven plasma compression experiments, working alongside Grabowski and Intrator on the AFRL side of the joint AFRL/LANL Field-Reversed Configuration Heating Experiment.

02 Detailed_Analysis

An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment. Concept — J.H. Degnan is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

03 Key_Facts

▸ An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment.

04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence

Overview

An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment.

Role: Glossary term: J.H. Degnan

Entity Type: Concept — J.H. Degnan is a technical concept or theoretical framework.

Technical Definition

An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment.

Related Concepts: FRCHX, AFRL

06 Related_Terms (1)

FRCHX

07 Related_Entities (12)

Dr. Glen A. Wurden

person R&D Foundation

FRCHX Experiment

event Fusion Physics

Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland

person Black Track

Dr. Matthew Domonkos

person Gray Track (Exotic)

Dr. James H. Degnan

person Black Track

Verus Research

organisation Gray Track (Exotic)

Antares Nuclear

organisation Gray Track (Exotic)

Digibeam Corporation

organisation Gray Track (Exotic)

SPIER (Shaped Pulse Ion Electron Recombination)

program Black Track

THOR HPM Weapon

weapons Black Track

AFRL Directed Energy Directorate

organisation Programs

Phillips Laboratory

Organisation Organizations

08 Timeline_Mentions (10)

1948-01-01

Green Fireballs Near Sandia (1948-1950)

209 green fireball/orb sightings near Sandia New Mexico 1948-1950. Copper powder residue found as physical trace evidence. 116 pages of investigations released via PURSUE Release 2. Green fireballs ap

Historical

1961-03-01

Aerojet delivers 'Investigation of Pulsed-Train Plasmoid Weapons' final report (AD339084) — SECRET with RESTRICTED DATA

Aerojet-General Corporation completes final report AF08(635)-1671 under Air Force contract, catalogued at DTIC as AD339084. Born SECRET with bracketed paragraphs identified as RESTRICTED DATA (Atomic

Military Program

1977

LASL Fast Liner Experiment

LASL Fast Liner Experiment using magnetically imploded aluminum liners. Direct precursor to FRCHX and CFS-NM SLC. Also used coaxial plasma gun for injection.

Fusion Physics

1979

MAGO project begins at VNIIEF (Russian nuclear weapons lab)

Russian MTF program at weapons lab. Communist Party decree. Same dual-use pattern as US.

defense-programs

1980

LLNL Beta II Compact Toroid Experiment

LLNL Beta II compact toroid experiment using coaxial plasma gun with LASL features. Second link in three-lab lineage: LANL (CTX) → LLNL (Beta II) → AFRL (MARAUDER).

Fusion Physics

1990

MARAUDER program begins — AFRL fires compact toroid plasmoids as weapons

Shiva Star facility. 100 billion g acceleration. Explicitly NOT fusion. Same facility as FRCHX. The critical link.

defense-programs

1990

AFRL Phillips Lab DEW Research

AFRL Phillips Laboratory researches Directed Energy Weapons, including high-energy lasers and sonic flocculators.

fusion-physics

1990

AFRL Directed Energy Weapons

U.S. AFRL Phillips Laboratory develops high-energy lasers and sonic flocculator weapons.

defense-programs

1991

LLNL RACE Compact Toroid Acceleration

LLNL RACE program accelerates compact toroids in coaxial railgun. Fusion-oriented: ICF driver, x-ray generator, tokamak fueling. Inspired AFRL MARAUDER.

Fusion Physics

1992-10-01

Nachamkin Force-Free Plasmoid Model

Jack Nachamkin (University of Dayton Research Institute) develops a 'heretofore unexplored solution of Maxwell's equations' for self-stable plasma orbs. Resonant sizes exist where the plasmoid does no

Research

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09 FAQ

What is J.H. Degnan? ▾

Why does J.H. Degnan matter? ▾

An AFRL researcher on the FRCHX experiment at Shiva Star, Kirtland AFB.

How does J.H. Degnan relate to other concepts? ▾

J.H. Degnan is closely related to FRCHX. These relationships are documented in the research glossary and cross-referenced with primary source documents.

When did J.H. Degnan appear in the research timeline? ▾

J.H. Degnan is referenced in 10 timeline events, including "Green Fireballs Near Sandia (1948-1950)" (1948-01-01). The timeline provides chronological context for the development and application of this concept.

Which entities are associated with J.H. Degnan? ▾

12 entities are associated with J.H. Degnan in the network graph, including Dr. Glen A. Wurden, FRCHX Experiment, Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland. Explore the network graph for full relationship mapping.

Is there a detailed dossier for J.H. Degnan? ▾

Yes, J.H. Degnan has a comprehensive intelligence dossier with deep dive analysis, source documents, and network connections. View the full dossier for complete intelligence assessment.